The month in detail
What to expect in May
Off-season for skiing Les Menuires — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
May ranks 6 out of 12 months in Les Menuires. Compared to April: +4°C daytime, 8 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
14.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Les Menuires is July (7.6/10), 3.6 pts higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Les Menuires
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · France
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · -1°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 42%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude1850 m
🎿Ski area1850 → 3200 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Les Menuires ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
FranceAlpine mountain climate climate with a 7.6 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
45.32°N · 6.54°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Les Menuires?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: March (ski score 8.2/10). For hiking/summer: March (8.2/10, 3.0°C).
Can you ski in Les Menuires in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.7/10. Cold temperatures (-1°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Les Menuires in summer?
In March, temperatures average 3.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Les Menuires?
November is the wettest month with November has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Les Menuires in May?
The average UV index reaches 6 in May in Les Menuires (high), with about 14.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.